Kentucky whitewater - Elkhorn Creek, Franklin County Franklin county, Forks of Elkhorn US460 Bridge to Kentucky1900 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     6 miles   I like this trip, except for the portage around the dam it's a great ride, and a good way to learn reading a river. We always go the entire 13 miles back to the outfitter, the second half is primarily flat water but a nice float. Says Lee Huffman Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The Forks of Elkhorn US460 Bridge to Kentucky1900 stretch of Elkhorn Creek is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II(III) section. The     scenic beauty of Franklin County and the water flowing gracefully down Elkhorn Creek will make you feel great. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The starting point is not too far from Frankfort, as you can see on the road map further down. This is the only paddling stretch along Elkhorn Creek. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: During the summer here at Elkhorn Creek, high temperatures usually reach the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and after   the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Elkhorn Creek drop into the 10's. The high level of rain makes Elkhorn Creek a relatively wet place; all through the month of May you get the most rain around here; the driest of the months is January. Elkhorn Creek, Forks of Elkhorn US460 Bridge to Kentucky1900 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II(III) Length: 6 miles Average Gradient: 10 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.21472 Longitude: -84.79842 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.26803 Longitude: -84.81576 Paddler input for Elkhorn Creek, Kentucky: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Elkhorn Creek, Kentucky Local climate location: WARSAW MARKLAND DAM 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Parkside Inn, Frankfort 4 miles away The Best Western Parkside Inn is a southern colonial style hotel centrally located in the rolling hills of the Blue Grass Region of Kentucky Horse Farms. We invite you to experience the comfort of our... Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Frankfort, Frankfort 4 miles away Always fresh, always clean, the Fairfield Inn guestrooms are full of thoughtful amenities, including a well-lit desk, remote control TV with free cable, and complimentary weekday newspaper. We'll get ... Americas Best Value Inn, Frankfort 4 miles away   All Kentucky Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Kentucky. Books about whitewater paddling on Elkhorn Creek, Kentucky List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Elkhorn Creek, Kentucky. Find a whitewater outfitter in Kentucky Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Frankfort, Kentucky Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Frankfort, Kentucky, the metro area neareast to Elkhorn Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Elkhorn Creek.   Whitewater Near Elkhorn Creek: Glenn's Creek, Woodford County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kentucky 1685 bridge to Distillery Pool) Benson Creek, Anderson / Franklin County , 7 miles away, Class II - 5.1 miles long (Kentucky 1005 to Kentucky River) Benson Creek, Shelby / Franklin County , 8 miles away, Class II(III) - 3 miles long (Kentucky 1005 to Benson Falls) Gilbert Creek, Anderson County , 15 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2.75 miles long (Gilbert Creek road to Kentucky River) Shawnee Run, Mercer County , 22 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 4 miles long (Kentucky 1343) Jessamine Creek, Jessamine County , 24 miles away, Class II(III) - 3.3 miles long (Frankfort Ford Road To 1268) Cedar Branch, Mercer County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (Kentucky 342 to Kentucky River) White Oak Creek, Garrard County , 28 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Kentucky 1845 to Kentucky River) Hickman Creek, Jessamine County , 29 miles away, Class II(III) - 4 miles long (Brumfield Lane to 1268 Bridge) Hickman Creek, Jessamine County , 30 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Kentucky 1541 to Elm Fork Road)   Ski Areas Near Elkhorn Creek: Perfect North, Indiana , 50 miles away, 400 vertical feet Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 119 miles away, 300 vertical feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 119 miles away, 600 vertical feet Mad River, Ohio , 137 miles away, 300 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 163 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 188 miles away, 740 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elkhorn Creek: Bluegrass Inn, Frankfort , 3 miles away Anchor Inn Motel, Frankfort , 3 miles away University Lodge, Frankfort , 3 miles away Best Western Parkside Inn, Frankfort , 4 miles away Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Frankfort, Frankfort , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elkhorn Creek: Elkhorn Campground, Frankfort, 2 miles away Kentucky River Camp Grounds, Frankfort, 5 miles away Still waters Campground Marina, Frankfort, 5 miles away   Golf Courses Near Elkhorn Creek: Duckers Lake Golf Course, Frankfort , 5 miles away Juniper Hills Golf Course, Frankfort , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Elkhorn Creek